Cheers to all the artists in north east tonight from us @curiousmonkey_ and our Arriving group pals #NECultureAwards

Right now, people seeking asylum are banned from working. This pushes people into poverty, costs the tax payer millions & means businesses are left struggling without workers👎 Get your local businesses to join the call to #LiftTheBan

⁦@refugeecouncil⁩ releases new data today in the appalling asylum backlog. A third waiting up to 3 yrs and nearly one in ten up to 5 years. Clearing the backlog is vital and would make a real difference to the lives of those we work with.

On November 24th 2021, 31 people lost their life trying to cross the Channel. Tonight this doc explores how this tragedy - the worst in modern times - unfolded.

This year’s @JohnLewisRetail advert was co-created with people who have lived experience of the system - and it shows. For once, we’re not subject to lazy stereotypes. Rather, we’re portrayed as human beings with whole identities, interests, & complex emotions. Usually, when the/

Not only is #BritishTheatre the breeding ground for some of the best Film & TV around, but every £1 invested makes £3 for the UK economy. #InvestInTheArts #TheCrown

Please check out this exciting new venue coming to our region. Get involved in helping raise the funds. Please share and pledge if you can. 🙏🏼

We're calling for a kinder, fairer approach to supporting refugees. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Any organisation or business can join the #TogetherWithRefugees coalition - theatres to ice cream makers, faith groups to schools. Join us👇 https://t.co/sJ2IG0S17N

Saw midsummer nights dream @northernstage tonight. Please go check it out. Funny, riotous, surprising and great for those who think they don’t love Shakespeare. Highly recommend. Do it. Only on til Saturday. There some £10 tickets an all.

This ad will be a watershed moment for children in care 👏👏 well done @JohnLewisRetail

To give you an idea of what a show that combines theatre, original music and live animation looks like here's a sneak peek behind the scenes during rehearsals for #DevilDanced. #BehindtheScenes #NorthEastTour #ACEsupported #NationalLottery https://t.co/1JxTcWiKux

It’s been lovely to have this company with us this week. We can’t wait until February when the show returns to our theatre

Rehearsals for #DevilDanced, a funny & moving tale about family, sexuality & the internet told with original live music, have begun! Co-written by @Jonlukemckie & @AlliDavies1 & directed by @GoldingAmy the show is touring the N.E this Winter #ACEsupported https://t.co/1JxTcWzNwx

Today 110+ orgs have called on @SuellaBraverman to do something worth dreaming about. Anti-refugee policies aren't working. Positive alternatives are possible. Now is the time to create safe routes & deal with the backlog in claims. #TogetherWithRefugees https://t.co/gZv2WXhdtP